Bioactivity | (±)-N-3-Benzylnirvanol is a racemic mixture of (+)-N-3-Benzylnirvanol and (-)-N-3-Benzylnirvanol. (+)-N-3-Benzylnirvanol and (–)-N-3-Benzylnirvanol are potent and selective cytochrome P450 inhibitors with Ki values of 0.25 and 5.3 μM for CYP2C19, respectively[1]. |
Name | (±)-N-3-Benzylnirvanol |
CAS | 93879-40-4 |
Formula | C18H18N2O2 |
Molar Mass | 294.35 |
Appearance | Solid |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | 4°C, protect from light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light) |
Reference | [1]. Hisashi Suzuki, et al. (+)-N-3-Benzyl-nirvanol and (-)-N-3-benzyl-phenobarbital: new potent and selective in vitro inhibitors of CYP2C19. Drug Metab Dispos. 2002 Mar;30(3):235-9. |